Thermally decomposing build plate with casting mold for facile release of 3D printed objects
US12042864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y10/00
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Additive manufacturing structures and methods that enable the facile release of 3D printed parts are described. In one implementation, an additive manufacturing structure includes: a body; and a recessed section formed through a surface of the body, the recessed section comprising: a pour hole for filling the recessed section with a liquid metal or metal alloy that solidifies into an insert having a surface for forming a 3D object in a 3D printing device; and one or more air holes configured to release air displaced by the liquid metal or metal alloy.
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